So I started back on the diet plan at the start of April. I feel my clothes getting loser and already the body fat around my abs, back and arms has started to melt away. I think I'm about 7 pounds down but to me that means spank all - its all about the visual aspect which has been pretty drastic already. Here are some of the foods I like to stick with when dieting.
Weight gain powder - Yes, I do take weight gain powder. Why I hear you cry. Well I was taking it when bulking and rather than remove calories too quick I kept this in and only dropped the likes of junk food and accessories. (I count accessories as those wee things added in that you don't really notice ie grabbing a juice from the gym fridge when working etc.) The weight gain powder I use is also pretty good in terms of protein, good fats and quality carbs.
Fillet steak - Cooked under the grill with some black pepper and a lick of butter. Quality protein with some fats and great taste. I tend to add something like peas or sweet corn.
Eggs - An old school bodybuilder was once quoted saying that in his day they didn't have steroids, they just had eggs. Although its not a perfect quote of what he said, eggs are a top quality protein which for me make a great breakfast. I rushed out to work one day and just had Sultana Bran. I was starving about 30 mins later and couldn't wait to get home and neck a load of baby chickens.
Turkey - I love turkey more so than chicken. I tend to grill this and add it to salads along with eggs, lettuce, scallions etc. A great diet food as it can be cooked, stored and still tastes great.
Grapefruit - Often seen on bodybuilders diets you hear things like 'it boosts metabolism' or ' detoxes the body' . For me grapefruit just tastes awesome. Foods like this are vital for hitting the taste buds with something different. Often with dieting, failure comes from a lack of preparation. You finish work and when you get home you cant be arsed cooking and dial in a take away. When you have a few grapefruit there it takes the edge off while the Fillet steak gets to work under the grill.
Water - I started using flavoured water from Tescos. It may not be as good as standard water but it is better than fizzy juices loaded with sugars. Again with dieting its about choosing the better alternative. Water is better than flavoured water but flavoured water beats coke.
Granary bread - When reducing carbs down to just when I need them I still like to have some granary bread. Ideal with eggs or salads it not only provides some protein but quality carbs which help keep the muscles full. Going no carb as often seen with many diets can lead to a crash where you lose muscle, feel flat and the body fat stays put. Years ago I would have dropped carbs too quick when really you need to adjust all things very slowly to see how you react.
So there you go - just a few of my power foods which I rely on to get lean. You may have different tastes and thus a different list but who cares as long as you look good naked :-)
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